PASADENA, Calif. – No member of Ohio State’s coaching staff has drawn more criticism for the on-field play of his position group over the past two seasons than linebackers coach Bill Davis. Ohio State’s linebackers haven’t performed up to expectations in Davis’ two years on staff, and the Buckeyes’ entire defense has been a frequent target for criticism this year, as they have allowed more than 400 yards per game (for the first time in school history) and 25 points per game, all the while giving up way too many big plays, including 23 plays of 40-plus yards. Davis, however, doesn’t believe all of that criticism is warranted. While he recognizes that Ohio State’s linebackers are held to a high standard, and that they do need to play better than they have this season, he also believes that he and his players deserve more credit than they have received. “I’ve coached…
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